Oregon answered quickly with Thomas' 38-yard scoring pass to David Paulson, a drive that took just 1:35. But the Autzen Stadium crowd was stunned just seconds later when Foles hit Criner with an 85-yard touchdown reception.

Thomas tied it again with a 6-yard pass to Jeff Maehl in the back of the end zone.

Oregon botched a punt snap, sailing it out of the end zone for an Arizona safety, making it 16-14. The Wildcats added a 29-yard field goal to take the lead into halftime. Oregon coach Chip Kelly took a pair of time-outs before the attempt, prompting kicker Alex Zendejas to shake a finger at Oregon's sideline before he made it.

Arizona was without receiver Bug Wright, suspended indefinitely this week for violating team rules.

Last season Arizona fans readied to rush the field but Oregon scored with 6 seconds left, sending the game into overtime. The Ducks went on to win it 44-41 in double OT, spoiling Arizona's last chance for a Rose Bowl bid.

Oregon can do no worse than a Rose Bowl berth because the Ducks defeated second-place Stanford. But at this point that would be a consolation prize for the Ducks.